Which of the Following Factors Are Considered by the IRS

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors are considered by the IRS in evaluating whether an activity is classified as a business or a hobby?

• A)The expertise of the taxpayer
• B)The time and effort expended by the taxpayer
• C)Financial status of the taxpayer
• D)Income and loss history from the activity
• E)All of these

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded in a lawsuit that goes beyond what is necessary to compensate the plaintiff and is intended to punish the defendant for particularly egregious conduct.

Gross Negligence

An action committed with extreme reckless disregard for the property or life of another person.

Duty To Render

Is the obligation to provide a service or perform specific tasks under a contract or legal agreement.

Conscious Negligence

A situation where an individual is aware of the potential harm their lack of care or failure to act might cause, but disregards the risks.